Welcome to 1311 East 55th Street, a Mid-Century E Townhouse designed in the 1960s by renowned architects I. M. Pei and Harry Weese. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hyde Park, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence seamlessly blends architectural heritage with sophisticated, modern updates-all within easy walking distance to the lakefront, shopping, transportation, and the University of Chicago. The home was completely gutted and meticulously renovated in 2015, with upgrades including new plumbing stacks, new electric, European-style bathrooms with quartz walls and Grohe fixtures, new stairways, new windows throughout, and essential systems like a new roof, water heater, furnace, and AC. The high-end kitchen features sleek finishes, ample drawer and storage space, an induction range, and top-tier appliances (Liebherr refrigerator, Fisher Paykal oven). Additional highlights include a renovated family room and office, a new utility room with washer and dryer, and refinished hardwood floors throughout. The current owner has carefully restored the home's original mid-century character, honoring the trademark light, efficiency, and comfort of I. M. Pei's design. Buyers will enjoy tree-lined views of Nichols Park and the fountain just across the street, a large, sunny, peaceful patio paved with bluestone, generous storage, and one dedicated parking space. This is a rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant home that offers both modern convenience and timeless design in one of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 19 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 16
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 8 x 12
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Utility Room-Lower Level
- Utility Room-Lower Level: 9 x 9
- Utility Room-Lower Level Level: Lower
- Laundry: 9 x 9
- Laundry Level: Lower
- Basement Features: Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Family Room Dimensions: 19 x 12
- Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 26
- Family Room Level: Lower
- Living Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Storage
- Open Floorplan
- Dining Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances
- Yes
- Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
- Washer Dryer Hookup: Yes
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Natural Gas
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Dimensions: 10 x 14
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 14
- Kitchen Level: Main
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0381084
- Lot Size Dimensions: 83 X 20
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1660
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Off Alley, On Site, Owned
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Fencing, Skylights
- Association Fee: 800
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 67
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School: Kenwood Academy High School
- High School District: 299
- Middle School: Ray Elementary School
- Middle or Junior School District: 299
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 11229.00
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: East or West on 55th to home
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Parcel Number: 20142010330000
- Township: Hyde Park
- Management Company: self
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2400
- Year Built: 1960
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Entry Level: 1
- Property Age: 65
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan